2007 MINI Cooper S Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 MINI Cooper S, 1% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the parking brake engaged, and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact manually pulled the parking brake lever several times until the parking brake released. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11524779, filed 2023-06, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that the brake warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the brakes however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then stated that the anti-skid system had failed and as a result, the dsc module would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 41,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10526206, filed 2013-07, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10148349May 1, 2014Erroneous "Service due" Message Although Brake Lining Thickness is Above Minimum Specification. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even…
- 10150046Jul 1, 2013Clicking Noise from Front Axle Brakes.
- 10149332Jan 1, 2013Erroneous "Service due" Message Though Brake Lining Thickness Sufficient. The CBS data calculated for the remaining distance of the front and/or rear brake pads does not agree…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 2 | 33% |
| 2015 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 MINI Cooper S
94 complaintsEngine cooling
79 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 MINI Cooper S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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